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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Center of Mass Momentum and Collision

Which of the following statements regarding centre of mass is NOT true?

  1. A For two particles of equal mass, the centre of mass lies exactly midway between them
  2. B For three non-linear particles of equal mass, the centre of mass coincides with the centroid of the triangle formed by the particles
  3. C When the total external force on a system is zero, the velocity of the centre of mass of the system remains constant.
  4. D For two particles of different masses, the centre of mass of the particles is nearer to the particle of lesser mass.
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(D) For two particles of different masses, the centre of mass of the particles is nearer to the particle of lesser mass.

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Option (d) is incorrect because the centre of mass o two particles is nearer to the particle of higher mas not lesser mass.
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